Nikwax® Down Wash

Nikwax®

Wash-in cleaner for down filled gear that safely revitalises breathability and water-repellency.

Benefits of using Nikwax® Down Wash:

• It prolongs the life of gear and optimises outdoor performance.
• Revitalises loft and insulation, without damaging the structure of the down.
• It maintains breathability.
• It maintains original water-repellency.
• It’s easy-to-apply - can be used in a washing machine.
• Suitable for use on all fabrics, including technical textiles.
• It lifts out dirt that can attract water and mask water repellent finishes.
• Unlike detergents, it does not leave behind water attractive residues which encourage ‘wetting-out’.
• It will remove detergent residues left behind by previous washes.
• WaterBased - environmentally friendly, biodegradable, non-flammable, non-hazardous.
• Does not contain fluorocarbons.

Ideal for:

• All feather-filled / down clothing and equipment.

When to use Nikwax® Down Wash:

Always apply Nikwax® Down Wash to used down clothing to keep items in perfect condition. We advise cleaning items with Nikwax® Down Wash before proofing them with Nikwax® Down Proof. You should be able to wash reproofed garments 6 to 8 times with Nikwax® Down Wash before it requires reproofing with Nikwax® Down Proof.

Use neat Nikwax® Down Wash to treat stubborn stains before washing. Remove all non-washable parts. Shake well before use. Follow care label instructions. Do not use detergents.

Machine Wash for down clothing only:

1. Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser.
2. Place item in washing machine (maximum 1 item).
3. Use 150ml in medium/hard water* areas and 100ml in soft water areas.
4. Wash according to care label, preferably on low setting and slow spin.

Hand Wash for down clothing and 1-2 season** sleeping bags:

1. Use gloves. Immerse item(s) in hand-hot water in bowl or bathtub. For clothing use 150ml in medium/ hard water* areas and 100ml in soft water areas for 1-2 items.
2. For sleeping bags use 150ml in 4cm deep water in a bathtub.
3. Agitate to mix, leave to soak for 5-10 minutes, then agitate thoroughly.
4. Rinse clothing in cold water until water runs clear. For sleeping bags repeat process, drain and gently press bag to expel excess water.

Drying:

Spin dry 3 times (slow spin). If care label allows tumble dry according to manufacturer's instructions on a low setting until 'clumps' have disappeared. Shaking and patting the item regularly during drying process will help restore loft to the down.

*If your kettle furs up you have hard water.

**3-4 season down sleeping bags should be professionally cleaned and waterproofed.

To waterproof use Nikwax® Down Proof. No need to dry item(s) before waterproofing.

Volume guide:

• To clean clothing use 2 full caps (100 ml) in soft water and 3 full caps (150 ml) in hard water
• To clean sleeping bags use 3 full caps (150 ml) in water (3-4 season down sleeping bags should be professionally cleaned or proofed)